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I was born in Scotland, moved here in 1969, grew up in Toronto and now I live in Kitchener, Ontario.

I have always wanted to write and find if I don't I'm rather miserable. I've written for many online sites; some still exist, some have gone with the wind.

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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) The joys of crossword puzzles: 2 of 15
I am a big fan of word games. I spend hours online playing Scrabulous, or offline playing Scrabble. I download demo versions of every word game going and have bought a few. I play Babble every morning (http://www.playbabble.com) which is an online version of Boggle.I've recently gotten interested in doing crosswords again. In... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) What is your favorite beverage?: 11 of 62
I would say that tea is my favorite beverage. I do need a cup of coffee first thing in the morning at work but after that it's usually tea that I drink.Tea has always played a big part in my family. I am originally from Scotland and my mother usually made quite a few pots of tea each night. I started out needing to have sugar... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 37 of 150
I can't really say for sure one way or the other whether a cat or a dog is the better pet; I haven't had a dog since I was a young child. However, I did vote on the cat side because I prefer cats. Cats are unique and independent animals. They choose to be with you. Dogs on the other hand are very social creatures and need the... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Tips for making pizza healthy: 10 of 30
Last summer I was looking for a low-fat alternative to pizza when I had a brainstorm; I would make a pita pizza.I was looking for a low-fat alternative because I wanted to lose some weight for my niece's wedding in August. I didn't want to steal the thunder from the bride-to-be but I did want to look good in my dress. I have ... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Choosing a kitchen table and chairs: 5 of 12
Many people consider the kitchen table to be the center of their home; the place where the family eats, drinks, talks, and plays. That it is what it was like at my Aunt Bessie's house. When my family moved over from Scotland to Toronto we lived with my aunt and uncle for a few months. The kitchen table definitely was their ce... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Why food is the ultimate gift: 28 of 58
I believe that food is the ultimate gift because it is one of the most personal gifts you can give to someone. Sure, you can buy a prepackaged gift pack or basket of food, but there is nothing personal about this. You should only give such a gift to a business associate or donate it to a charity to be given away. But, for fri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day in my life: 190 of 390
Seen from the #81 bus:The houses which line the main street need paintedOld women pull weeds in front gardenswhile their husbands drink espresso in cafesand watch young girls in tight jeans walk byA man cleans the steps outside his dry cleaning storePeople sit there waiting for the busthey leave pop cans and cigarette butts b... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Beef stew: 13 of 26
I consider stew to be a great comfort food. Stew brings back memories of watching my mother prepare Sunday dinner for the family. Of course, when my mother made stew she used all fresh ingredients. I lived in Scotland as a young girl and we didn't have a refrigerator. My mother would make daily trips to the butcher shop and t... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Reasons not to drive: 10 of 20
I am over fifty years old and I have never learned how to drive. There are times when I have wished that I did have my driver's license, but overall I don't really miss it at all.I didn't need to learn how to drive because I grew up in Toronto, Canada. Toronto has a very extensive public transportation system; a subway that c... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Biography: Christina Rossetti: 1 of 1
"Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay." Christina RossettiChristina Georgina Rossetti was born in London, England in 1830. She was the youngest of four children; two girls and two boys. She came from one of the mo... More..